CHS Spotlight

March Spotlight: Mr. Vito

Spread TOLERANCE around the world!

Stats

- Department:

History

- Years taught:

18, 10 of them at CHS

- Classes they teach:

AP US History and Holocaust and Genocide

- Alma mater:

Smithtown High School East and Stony Brook University

- Fun Fact:

- Previously worked as a researcher at the Baseball Hall of Fame
- Was the commencement speaker 3 times at the last high school he taught at (Delaware Academy) in Delhi, NY
- Was named Cranford High School Teacher of the Year in 2012-2013
- Has attended and stayed the whole night at every Cranford Relay For Life. He's been to 10 so far!
- Will be celebrating his 20th wedding anniversary this July 4th

Quotes

How has this faculty member impacted your time here at CHS? (Click the arrows to scroll)

Mr. Vito takes the classroom learning experience to a higher level by dedicating every ounce of his being to putting enthusiasm into the lessons. Even after the AP US history test, Mr. Vito continued to teach us by giving us daily lessons in tolerance. Throughout the entire year, I was always excited to walk into 4th period AP US History everyday.

Trevor AschmiesClass of 2017

Mr. Vito opened my eyes to a new perspective of the world that we live in. I appreciate the effort and passion that he puts into his teaching. Mr. Vito stresses the importance that historical events continue to have on the real world today.

Marisa SigasClass of 2017

Junior year is the year that almost every student dreads: the work load, the college searches, the time to start really growing up. I automatically assumed I'd be one of those students, until I met Mr. Vito. I've never met a teacher who is so inolved in his student's lives in and outside the classroom. He taught us with such enthusiasm and passion, he can't help but inspire people. I was lucky enough to have him as a full year history teacher and a half year elective teacher, and I was eager to get to his class everyday. I'm happy to say he made my junior year so special, and I got a life long mentor out of it! #FrankVito2020

Isabel SilvaClass of 2017

He's super involved with lots of clubs which impacts the whole school in a positive way. He has personally impacted my time here by introducing me to Mr. Smith, who has mentored many teachers in this building.

Mr. GormanGraphics

Mr. Vito is the best!!!!!!

Miller SchulmanClass of 2019

He's a great guy, he remembers us every year with carnations here at the library. He recognizes all the work we do. He's a fan of the library and we love that!

Mrs. MellenoLibrarian

Mission Statement

Founded in 2017, the purpose of the "CHS Spotlight" is to honor and preserve the legacy of our CHS teacher, faculty, and staff family who have left a significant impact on CHS.

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